Funmi Ogun, a close ally of former governor of Ekiti State Ayo Fayose, on Thursday rejected her nomination as the deputy governorship candidate of the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
Her letter of rejection dated February 24 was addressed to the PDP national chairman, Iyorchia Ayu.
“This is to formally inform you that I am not unaware of my nomination by Ekiti Stakeholders for the position of the Deputy Governorship Candidate in the June 18 2022 gubernatorial election,” the letter said.
“Notwithstanding their good intentions, I formally write to reject the nomination for personal reasons.
“However, I appreciate the uncommon recognition and I assure the party that no effort will be spared at ensuring our victory at the election.”
Mrs Ogun was Ekiti State commissioner for works during Fayose’s second term in office.
Her rejection of the nomination to stand as Bisi Kolawole’s running mate came barely 24 hours to the deadline for submission of party nominations to the Independent National Electoral Commission (INEC).
Ogun told NAN that she rejected the nomination “so as not to be on a collision course or ruffle feathers with our national leaders.”
“I have written this letter while awaiting the reaction of our leader, Ayo Fayose and the national leaders. This doesn’t suggest any trouble in Ekiti State PDP,’’ she added.
